Ring in the New Year with your own tie-dye design from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. (Photo by Siddharth Patil)

Dec. 27-Feb. 3

“Once Upon I Traveled …”
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
Free

“Once upon I traveled…”, a dekalbgallery.com and invitational artists group exhibition, shows art by how a person may discover an idea, technique or inspiration while traveling that affected his or her work or life as an artist. A variety of art and media is on display. A short story from each artist completes the sentence of the title of the show that is included on the wall label next to the artwork.

Dec. 28

Sparkly Snowglobe Kids Painting Class
10 a.m.-noon
Chelsea Mcghee Studios, 525 Brickville Road, Sycamore
$25

In this class, children will create and finish a canvas painting, suitable for hanging on their wall. This class – designed for children age 7 and older – includes all supplies and instructions. For more information, call (815) 991-5187.

Magic Show
1:30 p.m.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

Magic is Funtastic is a one-man magic show featuring comedy magician Richard Landry and his rabbit Snowball. He engages and entertains his audience with deception, slippery sleight of hand and silly surprises. No registration is required. For more information, call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.

Dec. 29

Movie: “Frosty the Snowman”
2 p.m.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

When Frosty comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of a wicked magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole. If you know the words to the song, you are welcome to sing along during the movie. Family approved for all ages, this classic movie, first seen on television in 1969, runs for 25 minutes. No registration is required. For more information, call (815) 756-9568 Ext. 3350.

Listen Local Friday
7 p.m.
Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
$5

The public is invited to see local artists perform at the Sandwich Opera House. Entertainers who want to perform should call (815) 786-2555 or send an email to info@sandwichoperahouse.com.

Dec. 30

DIY: 2018 New Year’s Glasses
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore
Admission plus $3

Ring in the New Year with your own 2018 glasses. Museum staff will be offering a DIY version of the popular 2018 eye glasses featured at New Year’s parties all day. Call (815) 895-9777 for more information.

Beginner Skateboarding Sessions
10 a.m.-noon
Fargo Skateboarding, 629 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
$5

This session is for beginners only. For more information, visit fargoskateboarding.com or contact the shop at (815) 756-5555.

Jan. 2

Tie-Dye Day
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore
Admission plus $4

Ring in the New Year with your own tie-dye design. Museum staff will provide the dyes, you provide the T-shirt, tote bag, bandanna, socks, or anything that can be dyed. For more information, call (815) 895-9777.

Jan. 3

NIU Women’s Basketball Painting Party
4:30-8 p.m.
NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb
$40

Chelsea McGhee Studios will throw a pre-game wine paint party. All ages are welcome to come paint a pre-sketched Huskie logo on canvas. Cost includes all paint and supplies, game ticket and snacks. Drinks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 4 p.m. Painting starts at 4:30 p.m., and the NIU Women’s Huskies-Kent State University game starts at 6 p.m. Get tickets at chelseamcghee.com.

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events Dec. 27 – Jan. 3–